Packaging Systems Engineer Intern / Co-Op (Summer 2024)

Springfield, MA

About the Job

Our Packaging Systems Engineers work closely with our our process, controls, and building system professionals to scope, layout, install, and commission packaging lines for our food and beverage industry clients.  You will work on multi-disciplinary project teams and have an opportunity to perform, practice, and apply a wide range of process engineering skills in this role. Typical responsibilities include: 

  • Developing design concepts, estimates and functional specifications 
  • Interpreting mechanical design requirements and customer specifications to ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the packaging system
  • Specification, purchase, installation and commissioning of packaging equipment
  • On-site construction project coordination and management

About You 

  • Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • GPA: 3.0 or above
  • Willing to travel to project site – potentially 35%+
  • Familiarity with process flow diagrams and P&IDs is a plus
  • Intellectual curiosity and a positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude
  • Strong problem solving, organizing, and time management skills
  • Basic understanding of:
  • Experience with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD
  • Past process experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus
    • Manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
    • Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
    • Machine and process design
    • Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation as well as equipment / facility layout
  • Bonus points for:
    • An understanding of sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
    • Process simulation experience 

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

JOB CODE: 1001469